Do you enjoy the thrills of a roller coaster ride? I bet you have never thought about the science that is involved in a roller coaster! This web quest will help you learn about the history of roller coasters and some of the concepts of roller coaster physics. SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE RIDE!!!
As you complete this web quest, please read all of the material that is presented to you when you click the links below. The information you read thoroughly will allow you to complete the web quest to the best of your ability. Web quests will be graded based on the following criteria:
Science content
Paragraph structure
Complete answers
Please contact me at dwalker@fils.org if you have any questions.
Please use the below links to complete the items on your web quest packet.
HISTORY:
Using the link below, please write a briefly describe the following periods in the history of roller coasters. Please write a complete paragraph for each period.
The Russian Mountains (1800s)
The Mauch Chunk Switchback (1870)
Coney Island (1880)
The Golden Age (1920)
Rebirth (1970)
Coasters of the Future (2000s)
ROLLER COASTER HISTORY You will find the information you need by clicking on the appropriate time period!
HISTORY OF ROLLER COASTER INNOVATIONS:
Using the links below, please write a short description about the accomplishments of the following figures:
Do you enjoy the thrills of a roller coaster ride? I bet you have never thought about the science that is involved in a roller coaster! This web quest will help you learn about the history of roller coasters and some of the concepts of roller coaster physics. SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE RIDE!!!
As you complete this web quest, please read all of the material that is presented to you when you click the links below. The information you read thoroughly will allow you to complete the web quest to the best of your ability. Web quests will be graded based on the following criteria:
Please contact me at dwalker@fils.org if you have any questions.
This web quest has been adapted from http://physicsquest.homestead.com/rollercoaster.html.
YOUR TASK:
Please use the below links to complete the items on your web quest packet.HISTORY:
Using the link below, please write a briefly describe the following periods in the history of roller coasters. Please write a complete paragraph for each period.ROLLER COASTER HISTORY You will find the information you need by clicking on the appropriate time period!
HISTORY OF ROLLER COASTER INNOVATIONS:
Using the links below, please write a short description about the accomplishments of the following figures:G-FORCES:
G-forces explain the effects of centripetal
acceleration that a rider feels while on a roller coaster. There are 3 types. Briefly describe each.
LEARN ABOUT G-FORCES HERE!
ROLLER COASTER TYPES:
Use the following links to compare and contrast steel and wooden roller coasters.COMPARE HERE!
MORE INFO!
STARTING-LIFTING UP:
Write a paragraph about the 3 different lifting mechanisms in roller coasters.scroll down to STARTING AND STOPPING for the info you need!
LOOPS:
What is a clothoid loop and WHY is it used instead of a circular loop?FIND OUT HERE!
BUILDING A ROLLER COASTER:
Design your own roller coaster and write your specifications in your packet.HAVE FUN!